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Image courtesy of PixabayYou go into business because you have a burning desire to change the status quo. To solve a massive problem than has personal meaning to you. Or to follow your heart and live your passion. To serve others. To create an asset of value for you and your family. Whatever your reason – it was never the hours of administrative tasks that currently suck you in and keep you away from doing what you do best. And doing too many of those long hours over many years could just be enough to make you forget why you…

Image via: Eskom / TwitterHe’s caused a mixed reaction in political circles, and it’s an appointment that has divided South Africans. Nampak’s chief Andre de Ruyter was officially made Eskom CEO on Monday night, and he will begin the arduous task of turning around the firm’s fortunes from January 2020.He replaces Jabu Mabuza, whose time as acting CEO came to an end last month. ADR is the first permanent CEO of the company since June, and he’s got a mountain of work ahead. But why is his appointment so contentious? We’ve looked into de Ruyter’s background to establish a clearer…

Photo: Adobe StockThis Rand report is brought to you by Sable InternationalEven though nothing too concerning occurred, the local news has been dominated by doom and gloom surrounding South Africa’s State-owned Enterprises (SOEs).As the week came to an end, SAA employees went on strike causing many SAA flights to be grounded and cancelled. During this time, the Rand strengthened, contrary to what one would expect to happen considering investor sentiment. One possible reason for the resilience of the ZAR could stem from global factors, mainly the US-China trade war. According to the main US negotiator, they are “in the final stages”…

In what’s been seen as a bit of a bittersweet development in South Africa’s economy, Statistics SA announced that, in October, consumer inflation dropped below the midpoint of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) 3%-6% target range.Stats SA: South Africa’s inflation drops significantly in OctoberIn a report published on Wednesday, Stats SA revealed that October ended with consumer price inflation at 3.7%, down from 4.1% in September. This, the stats authority revealed, is “the lowest rate since February 2011 when the annual rate was also 3.7%.”As reported by Business Day, this is the fourth consecutive turnout where the rate of…

Photo: PixabayBetween Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the festive season shopping rush, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get great deals on all the things you want to buy. But how great are those deals really, and do you really need everything that’s on sale? When it comes to building wealth, it pays to know a good deal when you see one and to be aware of the dark side of Black Friday.Don’t be distracted by all the flash sales and apparently unbeatable deals. Remember your longer-term money goals, and beware the pitfalls of spending money you don’t have on things…

Photo: AdobeStockAfter some consideration, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.BREAKING NEWS – The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee decides to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. pic.twitter.com/UbAcmoHfb9— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) November 21, 2019 “Monetary policy actions will continue to focus on anchorng inflation expectations near the mid-point of the inflation target range(3% – 6%) in the interest of balanced and sustainable growth.“In this persistently uncertain environment, future policy decisions will continue to be highly data-dependent, sensitive to the balance of risk to the outlook, and will…

Photo by Rohan Reddy Written by Devereaux Morkel for African News Agency (ANA)CAPE TOWN, November 22 (ANA) – A group of South African businesspeople representing 35 companies are expected to travel to Mozambique in search of investment and trade opportunities, the trade and industry department said on Friday.The group will be participating in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission to Pemba and Maputo organised by the department from November 24 – 29. They will leave for Mozambique on Sunday.The objective of the trip is to increase bilateral trade and investment between South Africa and Mozambique by exposing South African companies…

Foot-and-Mouth Disease FMD Limpopo. / Image via: Archive Photo.JOHANNESBURG (ANA) “This will have an adverse economic impact on the agricultural sector,” Agri SA executive director Omri van Zyl said in a statement.“The national banning of livestock auctions comes at a time when farmers are already cash-strapped and adds additional pressure on the sustainability of farmers,” he said.There had been numerous problems in the way that the agriculture, land reform, and rural development department (DALRRD) had managed the disease in the controlled area.“While we understand the government’s decision to ban auctions to determine the extent of the crisis, the banning of…

Canva.comThis Rand report is brought to you by Sable InternationalThis was largely due to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) signalling that interest rates could remain at 6.5% until late next year, after keeping rates unchanged in November’s rate decision.The country’s state-owned South African Airways (SAA) agreed on a 5.9% wage agreement which put an end to the eight-day strike by SAA employees.In terms of local data this week, there are just a few lower tier reports out of South Africa. The fourth quarter business confidence will get things going on Wednesday. Expectations are that we will see a seven-index point…